Forensic AudioIn this video, I completely disassemble the Starke Sound Beta7 and dive deep into the drivers T/S parameters, port tuning, cabinet construction, crossover design, and overall build quality—then share my honest listening impressions. Who says audiophile performance has to break the bank? Meet the Starke Sound Beta7: proof that exceptional sound can actually be affordable.
Full sound demos of the Beta7 are linked below—turn it up! :)
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A Look Inside The Starke Sound Beta7 - The Audiophile Bargain of the Year! #speakers #starkesoundForensic Audio2025-11-25 | In this video, I completely disassemble the Starke Sound Beta7 and dive deep into the drivers T/S parameters, port tuning, cabinet construction, crossover design, and overall build quality—then share my honest listening impressions. Who says audiophile performance has to break the bank? Meet the Starke Sound Beta7: proof that exceptional sound can actually be affordable.
Full sound demos of the Beta7 are linked below—turn it up! :)
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Starke positions the Halo series as its flagship line, with drivers and cabinet construction techniques you usually see on much more expensive stand-mounts. I wanted to find out whether the engineering holds up under measurement. Does it? Let's find out...
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Perfect for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts who want deep, accurate bass without compromise. What do you think — is this the best bass driver in its class? Drop a comment below!
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All of my videos about REL subwoofers can be found here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg0Xq1LbiZBUMpydpP2ezn7jBmo5T4_u9A Look Inside The Sonus Faber Venere S - What do you get for your $5000?Forensic Audio2026-04-03 | Today, I'm taking an in-depth look at my Sonus Faber Venere S speakers. In this video, I'll measure the Thiele-Small (T/S) parameters of the drivers, examine the cabinet construction, and analyze the crossover design. Are these speakers worth $5,000? Let's find out...
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This thing packs some seriously cool tech and it sounds incredible. This is what I would refer to as an “end-game” level speaker. I can't wait to tell you all about the tech and design features in my upcoming 'look inside' video. Until then, here's a quick sound demo (echoey room) to give you a taste of the M1. No subwoofer is turned on in this demo, only the M1s are playing.
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My "Look Inside" video on the Fluance Ri71 powered bookshelf speakers is coming soon.
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My "Look Inside" video on the Fluance Ri71 powered bookshelf speakers is coming soon.
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My look inside video on the Beta5 will be out next month on youtube. If you're not familiar with my "look inside" videos, that's where I tear the speaker down and go over the T/S parameters of the drivers, examine the cabinet construction, look at port tuning, and take a look at the crossover.
Note: Only the Beta5 speakers are playing in this demo.
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Note: Only the Beta5 speakers are playing in this demo.
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Info on ferrous materials being used in speakers: Source : 1995 AES paper by Audio Engineer Bill Whitlock, "Balanced Lines in Audio Systems: Fact, Fiction, and Transformers" (Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, Vol. 43, No. 6),
When audio currents flow through or near ferromagnetic parts (e.g., steel pins, nickel underplating left exposed, iron-containing alloys, or even some “gold-plated” connectors where the base metal is ferromagnetic), the changing magnetic field from the audio signal modulates the material’s permeability. This creates voltage-dependent resistance and inductance → harmonic and intermodulation distortion. Real-world measurements and studies have repeatedly shown this:
Bill Whitlock (Jensen Transformers) measured RCA connectors with steel shells/pins showing IMD products up to –70 dB at +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms) in the midband, rising dramatically at low frequencies.
Switchcraft, Neutrik, and Amphenol XLRs that use ferrous nickel underplate (common for corrosion resistance) but leave it exposed on contact surfaces show IMD 20–40 dB higher than pure copper-alloy or thick gold-plated non-ferrous versions.
Classic 1970s–1990s “Tulip” RCA plugs with ferrous center pins (magnet sticks to them) routinely measure 0.01–0.1 % IMD at consumer levels (+4 to +20 dBu). Non-ferrous (brass/bronze/phosphor-bronze + thick gold) versions measure below 0.0005 % under the same conditions. Even tiny amounts of exposed ferromagnetic material (e.g., a thin nickel strike layer that wears through) are enough to generate detectable distortion once signal current exceeds a few mA.
Frequency Dependence: The effect is strongly frequency-dependent. IMD (Intermodulation Distortion) from ferromagnetic contact rises at low frequencies because the magnetic field penetration (skin depth) increases, involving more of the ferrous volume. This is why you often see distortion products rising 6–12 dB/octave below 500 Hz in bad connectors.
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note: Any distortion you're hearing is the microphone and not the subwoofer.
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Full sound demos of the Beta7 are linked below—turn it up! :)
Forensic Audio is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!Starke Sound Beta 7 Sound Demo 2 #Starkesound #StarkeBeta7 #McIntosh #Audiophile #speakersForensic Audio2025-11-05 | Here's a quick sound demo in my echoy room of the Starke Sound Beta 7 bookshelf speakers connected to my McIntosh MC402 power amplifier and MX121 processor. Only the Beta 7 speakers are playing in this demo—all subwoofers are turned off. My “look inside” video on the Starke Sound Beta 7 speakers will be out next month. If you’re not familiar with my “look inside” videos, that’s where I tear down the speaker and go over the Thiele/Small (T/S) parameters of the drivers, cabinet construction, and crossover.
GenerationBehindHiFi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!Starke Sound Beta 7 Sound Demo #Starkesound #StarkeBeta7 #McIntosh #Audiophile #speakersForensic Audio2025-11-05 | Here's a quick sound demo in my echoy room of the Starke Sound Beta 7 bookshelf speakers connected to my McIntosh MA402 power amplifier and MX121 processor. Only the Beta 7 speakers are playing in this demo—all subwoofers are turned off. My “look inside” video on the Starke Sound Beta 7 speakers will be out next month. If you’re not familiar with my “look inside” videos, that’s where I tear down the speaker and go over the Thiele/Small (T/S) parameters of the drivers, cabinet construction, and crossover.
GenerationBehindHiFi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 Sound Demo 1 #music #audioequipment #elaçForensic Audio2025-10-19 | The ELAC UBR62 speakers have arrived. Here's a quick sound demo of them with my McIntosh gear. My look Inside video of the UBR62 will be out next month.
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GenerationBehindHiFi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!KEF Q Concerto Meta vs Modified KEF Q350 Sound Demo - Which do you like better?Forensic Audio2025-10-17 | In this video I include sound demos between the KEF Q Concerto Meta and my modified pair of KEF Q350 speakers in my "echoey room". I'm not going to tell you which speaker is which until a few weeks after the video drops. Take a listen and let me know which speaker you like better. Speaker A or Speaker B?
GenerationBehindHiFi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!Unboxing The ELAC Uni Fi-Reference UBR62 Bookshelf SpeakersForensic Audio2025-10-10 | The ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 bookshelf speakers have arrived. These speakers have always interested me because they feature a 3-way design in a compact bookshelf package. In this video, I unbox the ELAC UBR62, show you what's included, and share my first impressions of the speakers. Sound demos of the UBR62 can be found below. My 'Look Inside' video for these speakers will be released sometime next month. In my 'Look Inside' videos, I completely tear down the speaker and review the T/S parameters of the drivers, cabinet construction, and crossover design.
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Forensic Audio is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 and McIntosh Sound Demo 2 #music #audioequipment #elaç #mcintoshForensic Audio2025-10-08 | The ELAC UBR62 speakers have arrived. Here's a quick sound demo of them with my McIntosh gear. My look Inside video of the UBR62 will be out next month.
If you'd like to support the channel, please consider becoming a member or using the affiliate links below. These links cost you nothing but help me fund equipment for more videos. Members also enjoy early video access and exclusive sound demos comparing different speakers.
GenerationBehindHiFi is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!A Look Inside The Polk Reserve R200 Bookshelf Speaker #PolkReserveR200 #PolkAudio #speakersForensic Audio2025-10-03 | Time to find out what makes the Polk Reserve R200 speaker tick. In this video, I tear the speaker down and go over the T/S parameters of the drivers, cabinet construction, and crossover design. At the end of the video, I give you my listening impressions and whether the R200 is worth the $799 price tag. Is it? Let's find out.
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The R200 is one of my favorite speakers for under $700 and they can be found on sale in the low $600's quite often which makes them an incredible value. Get the Polk Reserve R200 here: amzn.to/42vYoEc Get the Polk Reserve R200AE here (upgraded crossover): amzn.to/4sfX3wz
Forensic Audio is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Your purchase from the above links helps supports this channel and create content for viewers like you. Thank you for your continued support!ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 and McIntosh Sound Demo 3 #music #audioequipment #elaç #mcintoshForensic Audio2025-10-02 | The ELAC UBR62 speakers have arrived. Here's a quick sound demo of them with my McIntosh gear. My look Inside video of the UBR62 will be out next month.
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